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October 27, 2011
Bag Wanton Women for a Bargain Price!
Twenty scorching tales about lesbians who lust after each other.
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Whether you like your women to take control, play the submissive or are just keen to read about hot ladies exploring their sexuality to the full, these stories are guaranteed to tease and titillate.
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UK Kindle owners can bag this anthology for just 99p, and US Kindle owners for the equivalent price in US dollars. Check it out! Amazon UK | Amazon US
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October 26, 2011
New Erotic Novella – Naughty Rendezvous by Victoria Blisse
First title in the Rendezvous trilogy, part of Xcite Books' Ultimate Curves Rubenesque Range.
Joe likes to tease and single mum Leanna loves it too. When they meet up for their first official date, the sparks fly but who's going to crack first? Will Joe's intimate questions and kiss and run tactics bring Leanna to her knees or will Leanna's curves, flashed in moments of exhibition drive Joe to rip off all her clothes and indulge his urges?
How will she react to Joe's domination and will she be turned on by his spankings? She's going to be a naughty girl, so she's bound to find out.
Get your copy of Naughty Rendezvous here.
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Erotic Anthology Power Play by Miranda Forbes – Review by Dark Haven Book Reviews
[image error]"If I said anymore about this anthology, my review would be pages long. I can't emphasize enough – straight, lesbian, m/m, hard edged, quirky, humorous, powerfully thought provoking with sensuous and sizzling sex – this anthology is a great combination of eroticism and storytelling that has something for everyone. Power Play has made my keeper shelf." 5 out of 5
Read the full review here.
Get your copy of Power Play here.
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October 25, 2011
Erotic Anthology Fools For Lust by Maxim Jakubowski – Review by Simply Erotic Reviews
"I am going to give this five because it is a book that I would pay more to have in print to keep on my bookshelf and revisit from time to time. Remember me saying his books may depress you a little? But for times when I am in the mood for a little bit of dark and dangerous, this fits the bill in crime noir and erotica categories." 5 out of 5
Read the full review here.
Get your copy of Fools For Lust here.
October 24, 2011
Erotic Anthology Kinky Girls by Miranda Forbes – Review by Erotica Revealed
"Each one of these stories is powerfully arousing. If you're looking for exciting adult entertainment that delivers a powerful erotic punch, you don't need to look any further than Miranda Forbes's Kinky Girls. This really is a stunning collection of first rate fiction presented by authors who know what their readers want. And, if that means this reader wants Kinky Girls, I'm not going to argue."
Read the full review here.
Get your copy of Kinky Girls here.
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#XciteBooks – Countdown to #Erotica!
Only 25 days until Erotica!
At Xcite Books, we're getting pretty 'Xcite-d' about the upcoming Adult Lifestyle Show Erotica at the Olympia, London. We've got some fantastic events lined up, including a masterclass on writing Erotica by the very highly regarded author and editor Elizabeth Coldwell, along with an Erotic author panel featuring (among others) K.D. Grace, author of the critically acclaimed 'The Initiation of Ms Holly'.
Leave us a comment and let us know what you think of our events and if you plan on coming along – We'd love to see you there!
Miranda x
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October 23, 2011
Erotic Novel The Pet Shop by K D Grace – Review by Night Owl Reviews
[image error]"I was immersed in this new world of leashes, eating off the floor, and walks because the writing was incredible! For a tempting tale of the dark side, read this! I swear, "The Pet Shop" will blow your mind!" 4 out of 5
Read the full review here.
Get your copy of The Pet Shop here.
Win a publishing contract with #XciteBooks and the #FestivalRomance
Festival of Romance Writing Competition sponsored by Xcite Books
Xcite Books is now the UK's largest publisher of erotic fiction and winner of the ETO Best Erotic Book Brand 2010 & 2011. Founded in 2007 by Hazel Cushion, the company offers quality erotic fiction aimed at women and couples. Its books have been featured on mainstream TV (Alan Titchmarsh and Vanessa Feltz Shows) and are sold in Waterstones, WH Smith and Ann Summers. Sex not only sells, it travels – Xcite books are now available in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This is your unique opportunity to win a publishing contract for a print book which will be published in October 2012.
How to Enter:
Xcite Books is offering a print publishing contract for an erotic novel that will pay annual royalties on the print and ebook editions. To enter you need to submit a one page (A4) synopsis and the first three chapters of an erotic novel.
Closing date for entries is 31st January 2012. The winner will be announced on St Valentine's Day 2012. The novel does not need to be complete at the time of entry but will need to be delivered by July 31st 2012. The novel will be part of Xcite Books 2012 publishing schedule and will be launched at The Festival of Romance in October 2012.
Send your entry as a Word document attachment to xcitecomp@xcitebooks.co.uk
Genres covered include: Futuristic & SciFi /Thriller & Crime/Multicultural &Interracial /Cowboys & Western/ Historical/ Contemporary settings /Older Woman, Younger Man /Multiple partners /Comedy & Humour/ Gay&Lesbian /BDSM & Fetish /Paranormal / Time Travel/ Fantasy including Vampire, werewolf and shapeshifters.
Format:
Double spaced, 12 font and Times New Roman
Cover page must include your name, address and contact details PLUS your pseudonym if you are using one.
Content: We are looking for a variety of themes with a high standard of writing. All sexual acts must be consensual and legal. These stories are chiefly aimed at female readers so they must celebrate female sexuality and never denigrate women. The erotic content must be pacy, arousing and exciting. We are open to edgy and risqué subject matter, but there are a number of 'no go' areas which are set out below.
What we're looking for: ·
· Original, well-thought-out storylines with strong sexual content and no glaring plot-holes
· Story should include plentiful sex which drives the plot forward
· Sex scenes should be explicit and avoid euphemism · Avoid 'cardboard cut-out' characters and unrealistic relationships (i.e. we want characters with lives outside of the bedroom too)
· Sexual tension from the outset to be maintained throughout. Steer clear of over-long introductions and aim for a satisfying and believable conclusion
· Themes can range in tone from light and flirty to more dark and sensual. What we are NOT looking for: · Underage sex · Paedophilia · Rape · Necrophilia · Incest · Bestiality · Scat (i.e. bodily functions such as 'golden showers') · No extreme violence (i.e. no insertion of weapons such as guns/knives)
Competition rules:
The author will retain copyright and will be paid annual royalties on the print and ebook editions as per Xcite Books' standard publishing contract. Xcite Books will hold world publishing rights for five years from date of publication.
Send your entry as a Word document attachment to xcitecomp@xcitebooks.co.uk
#Xcite events at #Erotica, Olympia London – 18th, 19th and 20th November
Xcite Books have a fantastic selection of events at this year's Erotica – we do hope you join us! You can buy tickets here.
7 p.m., Friday November 18th
Xcite Masterclass: So You Want To Be Published?
Thousands of people dream of having an erotic novel published, but how do you get started in the business, and how do you prove to editors you're really serious about writing? Elizabeth Coldwell has over twenty years experience as an author and editor, and she'll give you tips on the dos and don'ts of erotic writing and how to make your work stand out from the rest of the submissions pile.
Elizabeth Coldwell is the former editor of Forum magazine, where she was responsible for publishing a number of now very well-known erotica authors for the first time, as well as honing her own writing. Her novels Calender Girl and Playing The Field were published by Headline Liaisons in the late 1990s, and her short stories and novellas have been published by, among others, Black Lace, Cleis Press, Xcite, Ravenous Romance, Total-e-bound, Circlet Press and Oysters And Chocolate. She was the launch editor of Erotic Stories magazine, one of the co-founders of the Guild Of Erotic Authors and is the newest addition to the Xcite Books editorial team.
Saturday 19th November:
1pm – Reading Slam hosted by Elizabeth Coldwell, Editor at Xcite Books.
Open to all writers – share a five minute extract of your work but choose it carefully as the stopwatch will be ticking! To book a reading slot please email readings@xcitebooks.co.uk stating your name and which time and date you prefer (Saturday 19th @ 1pm or Sunday 20th 4.30pm) Slots are limited so do book early.
4.30pm – Erotic Author Panel hosted by Jane Wenham-Jones.
Authors: Kay Jaybee, Victoria Blisse, Kitti Bernetti and Lucy Felthouse
Meet a range of Xcite authors for a lively discussion about writing erotica. Whether you yearn to get published or just want to meet your favourite authors this is a session you should not miss.
Jane Wenham-Jones is an author and journalist who has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers and writes a regular Writing Magazine. Jane chairs panels and hosts events at a variety of festivals and conferences, most notably the Guilford Book festival, where she has interviewed celebrities from Julian Clary and Richard Madeley to Helen Lederer and Jenny Eclair. She hosted this year's Pure Passion Awards with the actor Tim Bentinck; has presented for the BBC on both radio and television and is regularly booked as an after-dinner speaker.
For more information see www.janewenham-jones.com
Sunday 20th November:
1pm – Erotic Author panel hosted by Jane Wenham-Jones.
Authors: KD Grace, Toni Sands, Maxim Jakubowski, Elizabeth Coldwell
Meet a range of Xcite authors for a lively discussion about writing erotica. Whether you yearn to get published or just want to meet your favourite authors this is a session you should not miss.
Jane Wenham-Jones is an author and journalist who has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers and writes a regular Writing Magazine. Jane chairs panels and hosts events at a variety of festivals and conferences, most notably the Guilford Book festival, where she has interviewed celebrities from Julian Clary and Richard Madeley to Helen Lederer and Jenny Eclair. She hosted this year's Pure Passion Awards with the actor Tim Bentinck; has presented for the BBC on both radio and television and is regularly booked as an after-dinner speaker.
For more information see www.janewenham-jones.com
4.30 – Reading Slam hosted by Elizabeth Coldwell, Editor at Xcite Books.
Open to all writers – share a five minute extract of your work but choose it carefully as the stopwatch will be ticking! To book a reading slot please email readings@xcitebooks.co.uk stating your name and which time and date you prefer (Saturday 19th @ 1pm or Sunday 20th 4.30pm) Slots are limited so do book early.
October 22, 2011
Erotic Book Girl Trade by Chloe Thurlow – Review by Simply Erotic Reviews
"What an adventure Thurlow tells in Girl Trade. Never having traveled to any exotic location, Thurlow invites the reader to wondrous places in this novel. This was the first writings by Thurlow that I have read and I can guarantee, not the last. The way Thurlow takes 'The Girl' to Spain and the deserts of Africa, she made me feel the atmosphere of the lands. The way the descriptions are presented made my imagination complete. Thurlow should be applauded for her exquisite creativity with Girl Trade. Never in all the hundreds and thousands of romance tales and stories that I have read over the decades has a novel left me so speechless." 5 out of 5
Read the full review here.
Get your copy of Girl Trade here.
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